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Characterization of Buffalo Genetic Resources in the Selected Districts of Bangladesh

S. Akhtar
Buffalo Development Project (Component-B), Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

T. N. Nahar
Buffalo Development Project (Component-B), Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

S. K. Tania
Buffalo Development Project (Component-B), Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted in Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Mymensingh, Bhola & Moulvibazar district. A total of 360 farmers, 60 from each region were selected who have indigenous buffalo producing more than 1.5 liter milk/day/cow. The data on different parameters viz. body length, and body weight at different stages such as 3-month, 6-month, heifer, cow, growing bull and adult bull; coat color, horn pattern, white mark on tail; milk production, lactation length, total milk yield; and age at first heat (year); post partum heat period (days)and calving interval (days) were collected. All morphometric characteristics were measured with the help of a measuring tape in inch. The collected data were compiled using computer Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Programme and analyzed by using SPSS-11.5 version. 3- month and 6-month body weight did not differ significantly by sex and region. Growing and adult body weight differ significantly (p<0.05) due to regional variation. Coat color of buffaloes varies from light black, black to grey and horn pattern varies from curved, spiral to cresent. White marking in tail also found in some region. Daily milk yield, lactation length and total milk production of buffaloes differ significantly (p<0.01) due to regional variation. Per day milk production was highest (p<0.01) in Mymensingh and lowest in Bhola district (4.11±0.11 and 1.59±0.5 L/cow/day, respectively). Reproductive traits of buffaloes differed significantly in the selected districts. Age at first heat ranges from 39.42 to 54.45 months. Post partum heat period and calving interval were highest in Bhola district and lowest in Feni district and it was 185.84±7.63, 495.84±7.63 and 128.41±3.63, 430.55±1.76 days, respectively.

Keywords: Indigenous buffalo, Characterization, Morphometric

Location: Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Mymensingh, Bhola & Moulvibazar district

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Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Buffalo

Objectives:

To evaluate buffaloes in terms of productive, reproductive and morphometric traits in different regions of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Six different regions were selected for this study. A total of 360 farmers, 60 from each region were selected who have indigenous buffalo producing more than 1.5 liter milk/day/cow. The data on different parameters viz. body length, and body weight at different stages such as 3-month, 6-month, heifer, cow, growing bull and adult bull; coat color, horn pattern, white mark on tail; milk production, lactation length, total milk yield, and age at first heat (year), post partum heat period (days), calving interval (days) were collected. All morphometric characteristics were measured with the help of a measuring tape in inch. The collected data were compiled using computer Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Programme and analyzed by using SPSS-l1.S version.

Source of Information: Proceedings of the Annual Research Review Workshop 2013-2014, BLRI, Savar, Dhaka. Publication No.261, pp: 83-89, October-2015.

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Achievement/Findings:

From the above findings it can be seen that there is a variation among the buffalo cows in different region in terms of productive, morphometric and reproductive performance. Reproductive performance may be improved by proper management.

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